Posts by Amelia Frost
Democratic Primaries 2026: California Governor Race and House Battles Put Party Future on the Line
Democrats across the country are heading into one of the most consequential primary nights of the 2026 election cycle, with contests in six states expected to shape the party’s direction ahead of November. Tuesday’s elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota will determine nominees in several battleground races and test…
Read MoreRussian Officials Reportedly Tell Putin War Spending Is Becoming Unattainable
Russian officials have told President Vladimir Putin that the current levels of pending related to the war is becoming unattainable, according to a new report. Bloomberg detailed that officials in the Finance Ministry and the central bank told the Kremlin that current levels are not sustainable and could widen the government deficit further. The outlet…
Read MoreGold Overtakes U.S. Bonds As The World’s Top Reserve Asset, ECB Says
Gold has overtaken U.S. government bonds as the world’s top reserve asset, according to the European Central Bank. Gold now accounts for 27% of all reserve assets, an increase of seven percentage points compared to the previous year. U.S. Treasuries, in turn, fell by three points, clocking in at 22% over the same period. Euro-denominated…
Read MoreTop Iranian Official Says a Resumption Of War With The U.S. Seems ‘Inevitable’
A top Iranian official said that a resumption of the war with the U.S. seems “inevitable” as Washington “demands our total surrender, and the Iranian nation will never surrender.” “When surrender is not an option, war lies ahead. Therefore, we are prepared and have no issue with war,” said Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy head of…
Read MoreGrayscale’s Hyperliquid ETF Is Almost Here. What It Actually Means for HYPE’s Price.
Grayscale moved closer to launching its Hyperliquid ETF on June 1, filing a sixth amendment to its S-1 registration that added a sponsor fee of 0.29% and the ticker symbol HYPG. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart called it imminent and said he was expecting a launch within the week. When someone who tracks ETF filings…
Read MoreFlorida Sues OpenAI And Sam Altman Over ChatGPT Safety Risks
Florida has filed what state officials described as the first state-led lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, accusing the artificial intelligence company of misleading consumers about the risks of ChatGPT and failing to protect children from harmful interactions with the chatbot. Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the civil action on Monday, saying OpenAI…
Read MoreWestern Sanctions on Russia Face Increasing Structural Gaps While Hurting Legitimate Businesses
More than four years have passed since Russia illegally invaded Ukraine, and a coalition of Western and allied countries introduced the first major sanctions in response. Despite the volume and scope of these measures, the pressure campaign has largely failed to achieve its primary goal: imposing debilitating economic hardship on Moscow and constraining its warfighting…
Read MoreIn Face of Activist Investment, A Preference for Chairman Choi’s Good Governance and Leadership Maturity Wins at Korea Zinc
The Republic of Korea’s corporate governance landscape is undergoing one of the most significant transformations the country has witnessed in decades, aimed at protecting shareholder interests, boosting management accountability, and increasing transparency requirements. In parallel with government initiatives to this effect, several activist investment funds are seeking to strengthen shareholder returns and redefine their relationships…
Read More3 Best Stocks to Buy During the Market Crash Right Now
What are the best stocks to buy right now? It’s that time of the year when everyone is sick of the “1btc = 1btc!” posts. Markets crash, portfolios bleed, and suddenly everyone online rediscovers the ancient wisdom of “cash is king.” But while retail investors are doom-scrolling their brokerage apps, a small group of politicians,…
Read MoreThe State Beating California in AI Adoption Isn’t the One You’d Guess
In a conversation with International Business Times’ Visionary Voices series, Austin Hunt, CEO of Legal Guardian Digital, explains why the geography of AI adoption in America looks nothing like most people expect, and why a solo attorney in a two-person law firm might be getting more out of AI than a Fortune 500 company. California…
Read MoreBinance Launches U.S. Stock Trading, Expands Beyond Crypto With Tokenized Equities Plan
Binance has launched commission-free trading in U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), giving eligible users access to more than 7,000 listed securities and marking a significant expansion beyond its core cryptocurrency business. Users on Binance’s platform can now trade more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs, purchase fractional shares starting at $5 and access select…
Read MoreAre Institutions Ready To Protect Children’s Data In The Age Of AI?
American classrooms are becoming one of the fastest-growing frontiers for cyber risks as the evolution of AI makes it easier for malware to easily leak into school-wide networks. In this context, EdTechs are scrambling to improve security guardrails and protect student information. In May, Instructure’s Canvas platform reported a massive cyberattack linked to the notorious…
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